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assisted death, a form of euthanasia in which an individual expressing a wish to die prematurely is helped to accomplish that goal by another person, either by counseling and/or by providing a poison or other lethal instrument. The assisted death may be regarded as a homicide or suicide by local authorities, and the person giving assistance may be held responsible for the death. See also assisted suicide. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| American research suggests that assisted dying is more common in the states where it is illegal than in Oregon, where the mere possibility of assisted death seems to offer patients a kind of comfort. The Register Guard's absurd and unsubstantiated statement that 'physician assisted death . He also urged Europeans to ensure humane care of the elderly, assailing "actively assisted death," a reference to euthanasia and assisted suicide. |
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